What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a training mission for the 12th Army School. During the flight, conditions deteriorated into poor weather. The aircraft experienced an engine failure, which compelled the pilots to execute an emergency landing. The twin-engine machine crash-landed approximately six kilometers northeast of RAF Lindley-Nuneaton. Despite the nature of the impact, both members of the crew emerged from the wreckage uninjured.
Findings
The official investigation identified the mechanical malfunction as the primary factor in the event. The loss of power on one engine, combined with adverse weather conditions, necessitated the immediate emergency landing procedure.